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    Deontological Second Paper A deontological approach to ethics denies the utilitarian claim that the morality of an action depends on its consequences. Actions are morally right or wrong, independent of their consequences. It is associated with the Judeo-Christian tradition, primarily the Ten Commandments. (pg. 62) Is direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceutical drugs ethical? Does the advertising lead to self-diagnosis or take advantage of someone’s hope for a cure? I do not believe that direct-to-consumer

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    UTILITARIANISM AND DEONTOLOGICAL ETHICS 13 Utilitarianism and Deontological Ethics Christopher Kearney Student ID 4697583 American Public University System (AMU) Dr. Robert Watkins September 21,2017 Abstract Usefulness and duty are two of the primary drivers that cause people to take action or not. Usefulness of an action means that the society receives the greatest amount of benefits from the action (or actions) of an individual(s). On the other hand, duty is the obligation or a sense

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    it can be contended that utilitarianism develop into a much more complicated and intense ethical hypothesis, and may support much more closely with our moral intuitions (Fenton, 2014). Conversely, intentions are concentrating on more serious in deontological ethics, in Kant’s viewpoint that “the aim of life is not to achieve happiness, but to deserve it”. Deontology, is an ethical theory, measured, exclusively on responsibility and entitlements, whereas one has a perpetual moral compulsion to adhere

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    • There are many ethical frameworks that utilize the business sector, but deontological, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics seem of the utmost importance to Halbert and Ingulli (Sligo & Bathurst, 0, p. 34).  Deontological ethics is defined as compared to morals the basic of all ethics (Gillikin/Demand media, 2015). A great documented example is Obama’s entire presidential term purposely overlooking the laws to secure votes.  Utilitarianism ethics is concerned with the consequences of an action

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    theory now, but I feel my ethical reasoning’s align more with another theory. I also have formed greater understandings of theories presented in this course to better advise Sarah. I think that Sarah should lie on her resume considering Kant’s Deontological Ethics. This meaning that she should do this because of her duty. Her duty is to her family. She originally came to the United States out of duty to help her family. Her family depends on Sarah getting a job and extending her visa. The likelihood

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    Virtue ethics combined with deontological ethics, in my opinion, determine good guidelines for human behavior. Virtue ethics is based upon ability to live in community with other human beings. Deontological utilizes rules to define appropriate human behavior. Our society leads us to an Unitarianism lifestyle, it is clearly seen how we are being bombarded by subliminal messages that invite us to have or to desire a certain way of life. We are been mechanized, unconsciously to work and consume, regardless

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    In the past few months I have been introduced to several different ethical theories, but three of those theories stood out in my mind, Deontological theory, Consequentialist ethics Rule Utilitarianism and Virtue Ethics theory. Deontological theory a non-consequentialist theory that does not accept consequences as the basis of right and wrong, but focus instead on our duties and intentions of one’s action. On the other hand, Rule Utilitarianism, a consequentialist theory that defines a morally right

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    Abstract There are similarities and differences in deontological and teleological ethical systems. Each of the ethical systems will be discussed in a compare and contrast so that they are made clear to what they mean. There are seven major ethical systems that are either deontological systems or they are teleological systems. Teleological and Deontological Ethical Systems When looking at two separate definitions

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    Measures,” two doctors with opposing morals fight over what they believe is right. Dr. Lawrence takes more of a utilitarianism viewpoint, while Dr. Luthan takes a more strict position closer to Kant’s ethical system, deontological ethics. The movie contrasts utilitarianism and deontological ethics through the two opposing doctors and portrays Dr. Luthan as the most ethically correct. This considered, following the standards of moral literacy Dr. Luthan would be following the standards, while Dr. Lawrence

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    Ethical philosophy and its influences Introduction ?Leadership can be described as a process of social influence which has the tendency of maximizing the efforts of other people with an aim of achieving a goal. As a leader, I subscribe to authentic leadership. Authentic leadership is an idea that has been around since ancient times and refers to a style of leadership that is very consistent with the personality of the leader and their core values, these values include; honesty, being ethical and

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